DCL Podcast

Good friend of the show, and fellow podcaster from Podcast Stardust, Dennis joins us this week to discuss his family’s latest sailing aboard the Disney Magic. This was their first time getting back on a Disney Ship, since the ships started sailing, and it didn’t disappoint. This was a 5 night Very Merrytime cruise out of Miami, featuring stops in Cozumel and Castaway Cay. We discuss what it was like for Dennis and his family to get back onboard a Disney Ship, the iconic sail away out of Miami, dining at Rapuzels Royal Table for the first time, all of their onboard fun, and of course spending time in Cozumel and at Castaway Cay. So grab those matching Christmas PJ’s, tinsel and garland for your stateroom, and your Santa hat for the Christmas Fireworks, we’re setting sail on a Very Merrytime cruise, aboard the Disney Magic. Follow Dennis and a Jay and all their Star Wars news and stories: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/podcast-stardust/id148427001 Connect with Steve, Christy, and Chris: steve@dclpodcast.com christy@packyourpixiedust.com chriszbright@gmail.com Follow the DCL Podcast via: http://www.facebook.com/dclpodcast http://www.instagram.com/dcl_podcast https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFg4roSA0yy1qnCySn4tTdQ Support our Podcast via Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/dclpodcast Book your next Vacation with Christy: http://www.packyourpixiedust.com

Join us for our first Run Disney Run Down Podcast. This podcast is a fun collaboration between the hosts of the DCL Podcast, and Lake and Kaitie over at the MouseGen YouTube Channel. In this first episode, we cover everything you need to know to get you ready for Marathon Weekend. In future episodes we’ll cover all of the other Run Disney race weekends, virtual races, and also talk about some of our training techniques and gear we use. So lace up those shoes, and fill up your water bottles, it’s time to hit the road with the Run Disney Run Down Podcast. Connect with Steve, Stephen, and Chris: steve@dclpodcast.com christzbright@gmail.com Watch the live stream of the podcast via YouTube or Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/dclpodcast https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFg4roSA0yy1qnCySn4tTdQ https://www.youtube.com/c/MouseGen

Welcome back to our next DCL 101 Minniesodes. In this episode, Chris and Steve discuss all aspects of attending the Broadway Style Shows, which are performed in the Walt Disney Theaters, aboard all of the DCL ships. We cover strategies for attending, is food offered, when to arrive, how to find when the shows are performed, what type of variety acts are also offered, and we finish by giving our thoughts on each of the shows which are offered onboard today. So straighten up that tie, put on your make up, and dress up right, we’re headed out for a night at the Walt Disney Theater, aboard the beautiful Disney Cruise Ships. Connect with Steve, Christy, and Chris: steve@dclpodcast.com christy@packyourpixiedust.com Chriszbright@gmail.com Follow the DCL Podcast via: http://www.facebook.com/dclpodcast http://www.instagram.com/dcl_podcast https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFg4roSA0yy1qnCySn4tTdQ Support our show via Patreon:http://www.patreon.com/dclpodcast Book your next Vacation with Christy: http://www.packyourpixiedust.com

Frank from Florida joins us this week to discuss getting back onboard a Disney Cruise Ship after the long Covid shutdown. This time, he and Karen set sail aboard the Disney Fantasy, on an 8 night voyage, out of Port Canaveral. It featured stops in Costa Maya, Cozumel, and two stops at Castaway Cay. We have a fun time talking about dining (main, Palo, and Remy), sailing with friends, their Cabin selection, all of the fun they had onboard, and of course what they had planned in each of their port stops (spoiler alert…riding an ATV for the first time….serious FUN!!!). So dust off that sun tan lotion, blow out the cob webs in your snorkel gear, and don’t forget to brush up on your 80’s trivia, we’re setting sail again on the Disney Fantasy, around the Western Caribbean. Connect with Steve, Christy, and Chris: steve@dclpodcast.com christy@packyourpixiedust.com chriszbright@gmail.com Follow the DCL Podcast via: http://www.facebook.com/dclpodcast http://www.instagram.com/dcl_podcast https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFg4roSA0yy1qnCySn4tTdQ Support our show via Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/dclpodcast Book your next Vacation with Christy: http://www.packyourpixiedust.com

This is a rebroadcast of our monthly live DCL news recap show. You can view the show on our Facebook and YouTube channels as well. Connect with Steve, Christy, and Chris: steve@dclpodcast.com christy@packyourpixiedust.com chriszbright@gmail.com Follow the DCL Podcast via: http://www.facebook.com/dclpodcast http://www.instagram.com/dcl_podcast https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFg4roSA0yy1qnCySn4tTdQ Support our show via Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/dclpodcast Book your next Vacation with Christy: http://www.packyourpixiedust.com

Full view of Scarlet Lady sailing. Len Testa joins us this week to discuss his thoughts on Virgin Voyages, after recently sailing aboard the Scarlet Lady. This is Virgin’s first cruise ship, and their first foray into the cruise industry. Needless to say, we were excited to get Len’s take on the ship, dining, entertainment (Sea Chanties, or pop karaoke in the hallways anyone?), who might be attracted to sailing with Virgin, and finally what a day looks like at their private resort located on the Island of Bimini. It’s time to pack your bags and yogo mat, brush up on your singing and dancing, and leave some space for your new tattoo, we’re setting sail on the Scarlet Lady. You can follow Len via Twitter, and during his weekly podcast with Jim Hill: http://www.twitter.com/LenTesta https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/disney-dish-remembering-the-day-stitchs-great-escape/id1412849921?i=1000542666967 Connect with Steve, Christy, and Chris: steve@dclpodcast.com christy@packyourpixiedust.com chriszbright@gmail.com Follow the DCL Podcast via: http://www.facebook.com/dclpodcast http://www.instagram.com/dcl_podcast https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFg4roSA0yy1qnCySn4tTdQ Support our show via Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/dclpodcast Book your next Vacation with Christy: http://www.packyourpixiedust.com

Dennis from the amazing podcast, Podcast Stardust joins us again to update us on what Disney has in store for those who will be setting sail on the Halcyon next March. The Halcyon is the new Galactic Star Cruiser, 2 night experience, which will be boarding passengers March of 2022. Recently, reporters from Star Wars.com were given a sneak peak on the star cruiser itself, along with some of the activities guest will be experience during this 2 day immersive adventure. So join us as we take a first look at some of the adventures in store. Follow Dennis and Jay at their amazing podcast, Podcast Stardust: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/podcast-stardust/id1484270010 Find out more Disney’s Galactic Star Cruiser, the Halcyon: https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/star-wars-galactic-starcruiser/overview/?ef_id=0c319ce89c581352b485fdd33fa22aaa:G:s&s_kwcid=AL!5060!10!80539334225791!80539418350889&CMP=KNC-FY21_WDW_TRA_DOM-EXCFL_W365_RES_SWGS_StarWarsGalacticStarcruiser_Exact%7CB%7C5211013.RR.AM.01.01%7CMCHQ0HN%7CBR%7C80539334225791&keyword_id=kwd-80539418350889:loc-190%7Cdc%7Cgalactic%20star%20cruiser%7C80539334225791%7Ce%7C5060:10%7C&msclkid=0c319ce89c581352b485fdd33fa22aaa&dclid=COSm4NeE9fICFSEprQYdovABPQ Connect with Steve, Christy, and Chris: steve@dclpodcast.com christy@packyourpixiedust.com brightbydisney@gmail.com Follow the DCL Podcast via: http://www.facebook.com/dclpodcast http://www.instagram.com/dcl_podcast https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFg4roSA0yy1qnCySn4tTdQ Support our show via Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/dclpodcast Book your next Vacation with Christy: http://www.packyourpixiedust.com

Good friend of the show, Chris from California, joins us to talk about finally getting back onboard a Disney Ship after the long shut down. Chris and his wife sailed aboard the Disney Fantasy, which featured two stops at Castaway Cay. Chris recently sailed on Celebrity and Royal Caribbean, so we have a fun time comparing his experiences being back onboard the Fantasy, with those cruises as well. We finish up talking about his family’s latest trip to Disneyland, during October. So pack your bags, and lets head back to Port Canaveral, we’re setting sail again with DCL, aboard the Disney Fantasy. Connect with Steve, Christy, and Chris: steve@dclpodcast.com christy@packyourpixiedust.com chriszbright@gmail.com Follow the DCL Podcast via: http://www.facebook.com/dclpodcast http://www.instagram.com/dcl_podcast https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFg4roSA0yy1qnCySn4tTdQ Support our show via Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/dclpodcast Book your next Vacation with Christy: http://www.packyourpixiedust.com

Good friend of the show, Bryan from Utah, joins us to discuss his family’s experience with the Unlimited Photo Package, which they purchased while onboard the Wonder in October. We discuss the discount available if you purchase it before you sail, where some of the photo locations are located around the ship, covid protocols in place with taking photos onboard the ship, pro’s and con’s as to when you should buy the package, and where to pick your photo’s up before you disembark the ship. So fix your hair, and put on your best smile, we’re catching all those onboard memories when you cruise with DCL.

Chris and Seth just returned from a four night sailing aboard the Disney Wonder to Mexico, out of San Diego. Chris recounts all their experiences, from driving to San Diego from Los Angeles, the boarding process, his takes on main dining (along with Palo brunch and dinner), spending time on the pool deck, all of their onboard fun (including fireworks, character meet and greets, their Halloween experiences, and creating his masterpiece of Cruella de Vil during the animation class), and of course visiting the amazing port of San Jose del Cabo. This cruise was not without it’s dilemmas, and boy did they have a doozy! Wait till you hear what happened to them, in regards to their stateroom experience. With that said, it’s time to put on your Wilderness Explorer Gear, pack your cruising accessories, and lets get back on the High Seas, we’re off to Mexico with Chris and Seth aboard the Disney Wonder. Connect with Steve, Christy, and Chris: steve@dclpodcast.com christy@packyourpixiedust.com chriszbright@gmail.com Follow the DCL Podcast via: http://www.facebook.com/dclpodcast http://www.instagram.com/dcl_podcast https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFg4roSA0yy1qnCySn4tTdQ Support our show via Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/dclpodcast Book your next Vacation with Christy: http://www.packyourpixiedust.com